Associate - Insurance (Common Law / Work Injury Damages) - Sydney

• Broaden your experience with one of the largest Insurance legal groups in Australia with one of the largest National client bases.
• Benefit from close interaction with partners, strong peer support and structured career track mentoring.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote working

About us

HWLE Lawyers is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Lawyer with a strong interest in advising and defending employers and insurers in work injury damages and industrial common law claims. You will have the opportunity to work closely with Partner Joanna Apostolopoulos, managing personal injury matters involving issues of employer’s liability and claims arising pursuant to the Civil Liability Act, 2002 (NSW).

As a key member of our firm, you will be responsible for providing high quality legal advice & representation to a wide variety of clients, including insurers, self-insured employers, specialised insurers and regulators. You will engage in advocacy and manage litigation in the Supreme Court, District Court, and Personal Injury Commission.

The successful candidate will be engaged in:

• Direct client access, working with insurers and corporate clients on personal injury matters.
• Close collaboration with Partners in a strong team environment.
• Supportive training and mentoring.
• Advising top-tier clients on liability, strategy and risk management.
• Managing personal injury claims and statutory indemnity claims requiring the application of the Civil Liability Act.
• Analysis and advisory work, including indemnity, liability and quantum assessments.
• Drafting court documents and contributing to litigation strategy.
• Advocacy across multiple jurisdictions, including mediations and interlocutory matters.
• Negotiating commercial outcomes for clients.

Specific skills and experience required for this role include:

• Minimum 3+ years PAE in practising in common law personal injury claims
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal with clients and other parties.
• Excellent drafting and analytical capability.

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development that is clearly articulated and transparent, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors. Our 180-day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gianni Sgualdino for a confidential discussion.